Engineering leader at AWS
Your company will consume every second of your life — but only if you let it. Set your boundaries. Take vacations. Set time aside to work out, have lunch with a friend, go for a walk with your spouse, pick up your kids from school, or stop by your parents'
Pep Guardiola once said that winning the Champions League isn’t about doing it once and then fading away. It’s about being there year after year, staying consistent. If you keep showing up and keep pushing, you’ll eventually win it. The same applies at work. It’s not
I went to the dentist today for my annual check-up, and I actually loved it. Now, don't get me wrong, my dentist is great, but that’s not the reason for my excitement. What really caught my attention was how she used AI tools to diagnose me. “I
If you want to learn what the road is like further ahead, ask the person coming back. These are the mentors. People who’ve already traveled the road you’re about to take. Mentors teach, guide, and inspire. Be intentional in seeking out the right ones.
I love writing. I've been doing it for years on diverse platforms. It's an effective way to clarify your thoughts, first for yourself and then for others. Amazon leverages this approach extensively. Amazonians write documents to seek additional funding, gain approval for new product ideas, promote
The world doesn’t encourage diversity by default. In most cases, diversity is accommodated through exceptions or special requests. A special request for gluten-free food on a plane. Special assistance in buildings for wheelchair users. An exception to work remotely. And so on. In many companies, diversity is pursued through
What do you do when someone disagrees with you? When their opinions or suggestions don't align with your interests? Do you open your mind with intellectual honesty, or do you try to avoid, bypass, or wear them down Challenging perspectives are often overlooked. And that makes a lot
Today, there's an elephant in the room in every office across the United States. Don't try to hide it. Some will be upset; others will be pleased. Respecting diversity and differing opinions is the only way to go through this. Life moves on for everyone.
Top performers struggle too. Top performers often struggle in silence. They might seem to have it all figured out, but they're simply better at navigating challenges. Imposter syndrome is a common companion. Self-doubt creeps in, and sleepless nights are frequent. They look immaculate, but their minds and bodies
The world is not what it was in 2019. Leaders should acknowledge that. As leaders around the world call for their teams to return to the office, I wanted to take a moment to share my thoughts on this topic: 1. We've learned that physical proximity doesn'
Originally posted on July 29, 2017. Hoy quiero oponerme a todos aquellos comentarios que afirman que los smartphones tienen los días contados. Lamento comunicarles, queridos lectores, que aquellos dispositivos de los cuales nos hicimos adictos ya ni siquiera cuentan sus días. Los celulares ya están muertos. Si comparamos el iPhone
Originally posted on April 10, 2017. A mis 30 años he vivido en tres países, tengo un título universitario, amigos en distintas partes del mundo, tres relaciones que recuerdo con mucho cariño y he visitado alrededor de 20 países. De todo lo anterior espero seguir sumando. Años, países de residencia,